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How to Get Into the Ivy League

05th March 2012

Applying to the American Ivy League from the UK is no simple task. We have the lowdown on everything you need to know to ace that Ivy League application, from SAT tests to admissions essays.
UK Students Turn to Ivy League

02nd March 2012

We take a look at the rising trend for UK students to choose Ivy League universities over elite UK institutions. Are soaring tuition fees to blame? And what attractions do US universities hold for UK students?
Should GCSEs Get Harder?

28th February 2012

As Ofqual announces changes to four key GCSE subjects, intended to make exams tougher, we look at the reasons behind the decision and whether or not it will be effective.
Nearly 1/3 of Undergraduate Courses in England Axed

24th February 2012

A shocking report published this week reveals the huge number of UK university courses that have been cut in recent years. As tuition fees soar, the breadth of degree options provided by UK universities is becoming increasingly limited.
Tuition Fees Early Repayment Fines Abandoned

17th February 2012

The government has announced plans to abandon the early loan repayment penalties which had initially formed part of its new tuition fees scheme. We reveal the political horse-trading behind the decision.
MIT’s Free Online Course

14th February 2012

For the first time a university-level course has been made available free of charge to students all over the world in a completely digital format. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has launched its exciting and innovative MITx online learning initiative.
Tuition Fees Critic Rejected as University Watchdog Chief

10th February 2012

A group of Conservative MPs has voted to prevent Les Ebdon, chair of the Million+ university think tank and tuition fees critic, from becoming director of the Office for Fair Access to Education. The implications for higher education policy are extremely disturbing.
Are UK Students Too Dumb For Dickens?

07th February 2012

Respected Dickens biographer Claire Tomalin has come forward on the eve of the great author’s bicentenary to claim that UK pupils are no longer able to appreciate the classic works of great writers like Dickens and Shakespeare.